Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH8
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Renewed by Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic FH8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and FH8 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 was manufactured 22 months later than the FH8 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M1 scores against the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic FH8
E-M1 | FH8 | |||
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Revealed | October 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus E-M1
FH8 | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FH8
E-M1 | FH8 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 features outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 against the FH8.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and FH8 is 71 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and FH8.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The fresher E-M1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-10-28 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePIC VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/320 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 497 grams (1.10 pounds) | 123 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 260 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $799 | $149 |